The Equator Prize 2015 Award Ceremony will honor 21 outstanding indigenous and local community groups from 19 countries (list below), each a community innovation in reducing poverty, protecting nature and strengthening resilience in the face of climate change. The high-profile event, known as the Academy Awards for sustainable development, will feature a celebrity “green” carpet, award presentations, videos on winning initiatives, music performances, government commitments and community statements.

PLEASE NOTE – The event is by invitation only but will be webcast live. Interviews with Equator Prize winners and select speakers are available on request (both in advance and at the event). Summaries on Equator Prize winners are available here and www.equatorinitiative.org.

Local voices for climate action

Local voices for climate action

In the lead up to the 2015 Equator Prize award ceremony, more than 1,400 nominating organizations were asked to submit their message to world leaders regarding the impacts that climate change has had on their communities.

Local voices for climate action

Local voices for climate action

In the lead up to the 2015 Equator Prize award ceremony, more than 1,400 nominating organizations were asked to submit their message to world leaders regarding the impacts that climate change has had on their communities.